Origins of the Westgate surname
About the Westgates
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Interesting facts about Westgate
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Westgate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Westgates most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Westgates.
What are the most common Westgate first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Westgates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Westgates in 1921
General Servant Domestic
21
Dressmaker
14
House Servant
14
Laundress
12
Charwoman
11
Common male occupations for Westgates in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
52
Farmer
32
Farm Labourer
28
General Labourer
28
Carpenter
23
